It is postulated that gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopy is contraindicated in patients with suspected perforated ulcer. But in some hospitals outside the United States, upper GI endoscopy is performed ...

Description The goal of the trial was to evaluate treatment with famotidine compared with placebo among patients taking low-dose aspirin. Hypothesis Famotidine would be more effective in preventing ...

The appearance of a peptic ulcer on endoscopy can give important prognostic information and influence the decision as to whether endoscopic therapy or medical treatment is required. Although the best ...

A benign-appearing ulcer on endoscopy requires no further endoscopic testing as long as the biopsy results are negative for malignancy, dysplasia, and atypical cells. If biopsy results are positive, ...

The American College of Gastroenterology published updated guidelines on managing upper gastrointestinal and ulcer bleeding in the May 2021 issue of The American Journal of Gastroenterology. The ...

Stomach ulcers, also known as gastric ulcers, are painful sores that develop in the lining of the stomach or the first part of the small intestine. These ulcers can be caused by factors such as ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Single endoscopy was not inferior to second-look endoscopy in decreasing risk for recurrent bleeding in patients ...

Ultrasound can’t detect stomach ulcers as easily as other methods, like upper endoscopy. But since ultrasound is noninvasive, it might be beneficial in some situations, like detecting large ulcers or ...

Ultrasound scans are not a typical diagnostic tool for stomach ulcers. However, healthcare professionals may use them to track treatment progress and identify large ulcers. Ultrasound scans use sound ...

When stomach pain comes and goes on a regular basis, a peptic ulcer could be the culprit. In fact, recurring upper abdominal discomfort is one of the most common symptoms of both gastric and duodenal ...